English as a Second Language

International Office staff provide information and assistance regarding University
regulations, legal requirements, financial matters, and personal affairs. However,
The English as a Second Language program for international students is administered
by the Department of World Languages whose telephone number is (318)342-1526 and email
rusmith@ulm.ed. Currently, the International Student Office is in the University Library. The number
is (318)342-5225, the email is international@ulm.edu.

Curriculum:

ESL 1003 Advanced Structure, Grammar, and CompositionESL 1004 Advanced Reading and VocabularyESL 1006 Advanced Oral Language DevelopmentUntil the students have completed the English as a Second Language requirements, advisers
in their major areas and faculty in English as a Second Language will monitor their
academic progress.

Documents Required:

International students enrolling as undergraduates must submit the following documents/money
before the required date for each semester:

Application for admission with the application fee.

Statement of financial backing.

Confidential health record.

ACT scores (if available).

Complete and official transcripts of all college/university work or documents showing
completion of secondary education if college work has not been attempted.

A 2.2 GPA (as determined by the Admissions Office, using a 4.0 scale; foreign student
athletes must meet NCAA requirements) for all undergraduate and transfer students.

Official TOEFL score of no less than 500.

Documents must be submitted by:

July 1 for fall semester November 1 for spring semester April 1 for both summer sessions.

The Compass Test

A minimum score of 100/250/600 TOEFL score or IELTS score of 7 or above exempts international
students from taking English as a Second Language (ESL). International students who
scores below the minimum (61-99 on TOEFL or 5.5-6.5 on IELTS) will be required to
take a placement test; this requirement also applies to international students whose
language of instruction is English. The results will determine the need to enroll
in English as a Second Language classes. If the score on the Compass places the student
in ESL 1003, the student must enroll in that course in the first semester of classes.
Students may appeal to postpone taking 1004 or 1006 for one semester.